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Goa Mining halt led to sense of all-round gloom in state economy: Study
The stoppage of mining in Goa dealt a devastating blow to the livelihoods of people, according to a recent study.
 "Goa Mining halt led to sense of all-round gloom in state economy: Study")
UK flight ban due to new Covid strain will impact tourism in Goa: CM Sawant
The suspension of inbound flights from the UK due to the emergence of a new, highly infectious Covid-19 strain, will have an impact on tourism in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said
 "UK flight ban due to new Covid strain will impact tourism in Goa: CM Sawant")
President Kovind pays tributes to martyrs on 60th Goa Liberation Day
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday laid a wreath at the Martyrs' Memorial here on the 60th Liberation Day of Goa
 "President Kovind pays tributes to martyrs on 60th Goa Liberation Day")
Goa tourism suffered loss of Rs 2,000-7,200 cr due to coronavirus: Report
Goa's tourism industry may have suffered a loss of between Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,200 crore and job losses in the range of 35% to 58% on account of the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Goa tourism suffered loss of Rs 2,000-7,200 cr due to coronavirus: Report")
PM Narendra Modi greets people of Goa on state's 60th Liberation Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the people of Goa on the 60th anniversary of the state's liberation
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BJP sweeps Goa's Zilla Panchayat polls, Congress' poor run continues
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed happiness over the BJP's poll performance in the rural belt of the tourist state
 "BJP sweeps Goa's Zilla Panchayat polls, Congress' poor run continues")
Polling underway for Goa's 48 Zilla Panchayat seats; BJP, AAP in contest
A total of 7,91,814 voters are eligible to cast their vote during the election that will decide the fate of 200 candidates in 48 out of the total 50 ZP constituencies in the state
 "Polling underway for Goa's 48 Zilla Panchayat seats; BJP, AAP in contest")
Goa drops move to urbanise 17th-century church complex amid protests
Amid vociferous protests, the Goa government has back-pedalled from its proposed move to include an area housing a 17th century Old Goa Church complex under an urban planning authority.
 "Goa drops move to urbanise 17th-century church complex amid protests")
Goa govt to install life-size statue of football great late Diego Maradona
Lobo had announced installation of the statue of Maradona in 2018
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Goa makes screening of air, rail passengers mandatory amid Covid-19
The government issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to this effect on Wednesday
 "Goa makes screening of air, rail passengers mandatory amid Covid-19")
Goa govt issues demand notice to JSW Steel to pay Rs 156 cr in 15 days
The Goa government has issued a demand notice to JSW Steel Ltd, handling coal at Mormugao Port Trust (MPT), to pay Rs 156.34 crore in the form of Goa Rural Improvement and Welfare Cess
 "Goa govt issues demand notice to JSW Steel to pay Rs 156 cr in 15 days")
Goa CM Pramod Sawant launches WhatsApp helpline for women in distress
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday launched a Whatsapp helpline for women in distress in the state here at Police Headquarters, Panaji.
Free electricity up to 200 units if voted to power in Goa in 2022: AAP
AAP leader Raghav Chadha said the move would directly benefit "73 per cent" of Goans
 "Free electricity up to 200 units if voted to power in Goa in 2022: AAP")
Despite India's independence in 1947, Goa suffered 14-year 'vanvaas': CM
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the 14-year "delay" in the liberation of the former Portuguese colony was like a "vanvaas" (banishment)
 "Despite India's independence in 1947, Goa suffered 14-year 'vanvaas': CM")
Goa issues SOPs for re-opening schools, allows 12 students per class
As per the SOP, there should not be more than 12 students in a class and suggested the odd-even formula for classes
 "Goa issues SOPs for re-opening schools, allows 12 students per class")
Goa: Unidentified person booked for texting CM Sawant demanding money
A case was registered against an unknown person for sending text messages to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant demanding ransom, police said on Saturday
Goa registers 169 fresh coronavirus cases; 8 more deaths: Health department
With the addition of 169 fresh cases of coronavirus, the tally in Goa went up to 44,916, an official from the health department said
 "Goa registers 169 fresh coronavirus cases; 8 more deaths: Health department")
Enforcement Directorate conducts searches in Goa in land grab case
The Enforcement Directorate said it has conducted searches in a money laundering complaint linked to an alleged land grab and cheating case in Goa
 "Enforcement Directorate conducts searches in Goa in land grab case")
Goa reports 203 fresh Covid-19 cases, three additional casualties
Goa's Covid-19 caseload rose to 44,747, after 203 more persons tested positive for the infection on Friday, an official from the health department said
 "Goa reports 203 fresh Covid-19 cases, three additional casualties")
Goa reports 235 fresh coronavirus cases, two additional fatalities
Goa's coronavirus caseload rose to 44,189, after 235 persons tested positive for the infection on Tuesday, an official from the health department said
 "Goa reports 235 fresh coronavirus cases, two additional fatalities")